High Kings of Ireland, Including : Brian Boru, Edward Bruce, List of High Kings of Ireland, High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, Niall of the N

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1242303162
• ISBN13: 9781242303166
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: BiblioBazaar
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"